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• RESPONDblogs: T2 and the Free Will Dilemma

  

  I sat in a packed cinema tonight to watch the newly restored 4K/3D release of Terminator 2. I know this movie so well – its over 25 years old now – yet it... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblog: Why Does God Hide?

  

  “If God’s there, doesn’t he want me to follow him?” I know many people who just do not understand why my life features a God element to it. “Why do you spend... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblogs: Human Beings Are Unique

  

  What are we? I listened to an interesting talk recently from Simon Conway Morris, who is Chair of Evolutionary Paleo biology at the Dept. of Earth Sciences at... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblogs: Have Scientists Just Disproved a Major Biblical Event?

  

  The LADbible reported on a cool scientific discovery that was made recently. LADbible – Science Has Just Disproved a Major Biblical Event Their report says the... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblog: Do the Gospel Writers Speak the Truth?

  

  The Gospel writers claim to have recorded what Jesus said and did. How do we know they haven’t embellished history beyond the bounds of ancient biography as the... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblogs: PART 2 – Isaac Newton – Scientific Revolutionary…and…Theologian?

  

  In part 1 of this blog, I presented a case based on Isaac Newton’s published writings. I said that he was both: a brilliant scientific revolutionary and a... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblogs: Isaac Newton – Scientific Revolutionary…and… Theologian?

  

  Tim Peake is a British hero. He’s one of our most recent astronauts, spending about six months about the International Space Station (ISS) in 2016. Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblog: The Cumulative Case…or God’s Crime Scene!

  

  I recently met up with two friends who would (probably) describe themselves as committed sceptics when it comes to Christianity. We’ve spoken about these... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblog: Christianity’s Not As Hard and Mysterious As You Think

  

  I found myself at Vasquez Rocks National Park this weekend. Actually – this was completely intentional. I was hunting for a shooting location used by the... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblog: The Danger of Scientific Consensus

  

  When discussing scientific theories, it can be tempting to appeal to the consensus view of scientists when we want to silence a new theory that we don’t like. Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblog: Galaxy Quest + My Limited Worldview

  

  The movie Galaxy Quest tells the story of a group of washed up actors, tired and bored of living with the enduring fandom around their old space opera TV show... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblog: The Case from Consciousness

  

  Introduction When making a case for Christianity I usually focus on the scientific and historical lines of evidence. However, I’ve learned there are also... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblog: Were the New Testament Authors Biased?

  

  Introduction I often hear something like this from sceptics: “Christians always appeal to the Bible. But I don’t trust the Bible because it was written by... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblogs: Ghost in the Shell

  

  The new big screen adaptation of Ghost in the Shell did a great job of entertaining me…and also of touching on an important discussion about people; what makes... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblog: Is It Rational to Believe in God When There is Evil?

  

  Is it rational and coherent for the Christian to believe that God exists and he is good while staring into the face of so many distressing and disturbing... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblog: Why is Their Something Rather Than Nothing?

  

  I found this discussion on prime time US TV to be pretty fascinating! I’m always pleased to see when discussion about God comes out of the private places and... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblog: Terror and the Horns of a Dilemma

  

  We live in a post 9-11 world. Religiously fuelled terrorism is a tragic staple on our news feeds. At a time where people fly planes into skyscrapers, randomly... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Facing Blue Monday

  

  This morning, the British Press have been talking about the “Blue Monday” effect. Monday 16th January is reportedly the lowest point in the year for many of... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblogs: Do Any Natural Explanations for the RESURRECTION Work?

  

  When it comes to identifying the most plausible explanation for an event…we start by gathering the eyewitness evidence and testimony about this event. Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2016 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• RESPONDblogs: Was Jesus Tomb LOST Rather Than EMPTY?

  

  Recently, there was a startling claim made by Israeli Geologist Doctor Aryeh Shimron – “the Son of God was buried with nine other people, including Judah, son o... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2016 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY